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as in liberates
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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2
as in opens
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in clears
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in relieves
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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5
as in saves
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of frees
Taking advantage of vertical space in a garage not only helps keep things organized, but also frees up floor space and protects items from dirt, dust, pests like mice and rats, and moisture.
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Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Not having to practice kickoffs frees up more time to practice other aspects of the game.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Lightning looms as winds threaten to push the tower over, but somehow the rescue team frees him from the wreckage to safety.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
This frees parents up to enjoy the holiday without stress.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Before the Twits shrink to nothing, however, Beesha — having initially left them for dead — feels remorse and frees them, before fleeing again to revitalize the town with the Muggle-Wumps.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Carrie-as-Anne frees Lo and does sign a new will that gives money to Richard, but that night, Lo crashes the fundraising dinner packed with fancy rich people all celebrating the Bullmers.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
This room is filled with small space hacks, from the hanging sconce, which frees up space on the nightstand, to the peg rail that prevents items from piling up on the floor.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
In his opinion, this frees him from the notion that he should be fired if the team's results are not as expected.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Not having to practice kickoffs frees up more time to practice other aspects of the game.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Lightning looms as winds threaten to push the tower over, but somehow the rescue team frees him from the wreckage to safety.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
This frees parents up to enjoy the holiday without stress.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Before the Twits shrink to nothing, however, Beesha — having initially left them for dead — feels remorse and frees them, before fleeing again to revitalize the town with the Muggle-Wumps.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Carrie-as-Anne frees Lo and does sign a new will that gives money to Richard, but that night, Lo crashes the fundraising dinner packed with fancy rich people all celebrating the Bullmers.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
This room is filled with small space hacks, from the hanging sconce, which frees up space on the nightstand, to the peg rail that prevents items from piling up on the floor.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
In his opinion, this frees him from the notion that he should be fired if the team's results are not as expected.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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The Prize is technically a financial award, not a grant, which liberates recipients to dream, pause, pivot, or scale on their own terms.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This liberates the show from the crime-investigation-arrest plot arc typical of this genre without robbing it of suspense.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC’s Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can stay in the beloved 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville, which is filled with art throughout, or the soon-to-open lifestyle hotel The Compton, which opens in fall 2025 on Bentonville's historic square.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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The band members leave to find their places onstage, the room clears, and D is left alone, his Shaft-like black leather coat stretching past his knees, his cornrows tight and clean, every last wisp whipped into place, his skin brown like chocolate Häagen-Dazs.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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The moon’s entrance to Gemini adds intensity to a discussion but ultimately clears the air.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
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The brand, which recently became first denim brand to achieve the TESTEX Circularity Label, says this circular loop process reduces CO₂ emissions by 47 percent, saves up to 90 percent water compared to industry standards and cuts waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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When both young people meet their end the Baron saves Christina by putting Hans’ brain in Christina’s body, uniting their blurred identities in a joint thirst for revenge, creating a Gothic avenger who hunts down the aristocratic ruffians who ruined their happiness.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In response, the pancreas releases insulin, which allows the glucose to enter cells so that it can be used for energy.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The movie releases theatrically on February 13, 2026.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who redeems this DraftKings promo will have a head-start going into Week 1 of the college football season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Tom, for his own part, rescues the orphaned Sam from being a ward of the state and starts taking care of him.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Part of Nihi’s appeal comes from its horse program, which rescues native sandalwood horses from racing tracks.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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